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Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Hutchinson Caravan Dolly, 24/09/1954
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Hutchinson Caravan Dolly was a device for stopping the rear of a towing vehicle from being drawn down by the weight of the caravan and having a detrimental effect on the steering of the vehicle and vision of the driver.The Hutchinson Caravan Dolly was adapted from a towing dolly used for cars with damaged wheels and manufactured in Greensborough in the 1950's and 1960's. A 6 page document featuring many colour photographs and reproductions of period advertising on the Hutchinson Caravan Dolly. Nilhutchinson caravan dolly, 165 para rd, 175 henry st, towing dollies -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley News, 125th Birthday At St Katherine's, 1983_11
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...St Katherine's church was established in 1858 and named Rose Chapel after the wife of Major Beale.The Beale family were amongst the earliest pioneers of the Greensborough district.A brief article on the 125th anniversary of St Katherine's church at St Helena.St Katherine's church was established by Major Beale in 1858.rose chapel, st katherines church, st helena, 125th anniversaries -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Diamond Valley Foodshare Inc. 20th Birthday Celebrations, 24/11/2012
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This folder was created to record the 20th anniversary of the founding of Diamond Valley Foodshare Inc.Diamond Valley Foodshare Inc. was created to assist local people in financial hardship by donating food parcels to them. The organisation was founded by the Greensborough Citizens Advice Bureau.A folder enclosing a 6 page story on Diamond Valley Foodshare Inc. and 6 colour photographs.Each photograph has the names of the people in them listed on the back.diamond valley foodshare inc, greensborough citizens advice bureau -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Centre calls for cost relief, 05/12/2012
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article is about the Kalparrin Early Childhood Intervention program which provides therapy sessions, support and carer information for children and families in Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Banyule.Kalparrin is a major provider of care for disabled children in the local district.A 2 page newspaper clipping with 3 coloured photographs showing a mother swimming with her child. Nilkalparrin, disabled childrens care, hydrotherapy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Francophile Ron Reynolds has conquered his personal mountain, 15/08/2012
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article is about an art exhibition at The Light Factory Gallery featuring the Cezanne inspired works of Ron Reynolds. The exhibition was entitled " Cezanne's Mountain Revisited."Ron Reynolds is a prominent local identity. In 1973 he drew the illustrations for the book Greensborough and Greenhills.A half page article with 3 coloured photographs.Nilron reynolds, cezanne, france, art exhibitions, the light factory gallery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Plea to stop vandals, 02/01/2013
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article is about repeated vandalism and racial abuse at the Diamond Village shopping centre.Vandals were targeting the Diamond Village shopping centre with racial taunts, graffiti and attempting to break into shops. The article highlights the lack of evidence to give the police due to a reluctance to install outside security cameras.A half page featuring a colour photograph.Nilracial abuse, greensborough, diamond village shopping centre, vandlism, police numbers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, The Plumber. Volume 1 Number 2, Winter 2012, 2012_06
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Plumbing Industry Commission is the state government body that regulates plumbers in Victoria.This edition features an article from State of Victoria Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy. Matthew grew up in Greensborough and attended Greensborough Secondary College. A 4 page multi-coloured newspaper on a heavy grade glossy paper.Nilmatthew guy, plumbers, plumbing industry commission -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Corner Para Road and Main Street Greensborough c1993, 1993_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The photograph shows road works on the corner of Para Road and Main Street Greensborough in 1993.The view also includes the Greensborough Hotel, the valley Buildings and the group of shops on the Para Rd corner named as Greensborough Valley Market. In the foreground it shows the Greensborough railway station car park as unsealed.A colour photograph of a street scene.Nilpara rd, main st, greensborough, road works, valley buildings, greensborough hotel, greensborough valley market -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Mrs Cordner and grandchildren, 1955c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The group shows Granny Cordner and her grandchildren. Mrs Cordner was the mother of Ted; Don; John and Denis.The Cordner family were a prominent local family for most of the 20th Century. Mr Cordner senior and sons Ted and Don were local doctors.A black and white copy of a photograph of an elderly woman and a group of children.The description of the people is written in ink on the rear .cordner family, eldale avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, The history of the Diamond Creek Medical Centre, 1922_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details the history of Diamond Creek Medical Centre and the Cordner family's work in the area, including Greensborough and Diamond Creek.The Cordner family were well known in the Greensborough area.2 x A4 pages printed from RACGP website - general practice histories.cordner family, diamond creek medical centre, doctors, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Jesse Middleton 1888-1947, 1888-1947
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details the life of Jesse Middleton b1888 in Lancashire England, d1947. Buried Nillumbik Cemetery Diamond Creek.3 typed pagesjesse middleton, briar hill -
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Article, Lieutenant Edward Carse, a Greensborough boy, 1943_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A brief explanation of Lieutenant Carse's connection to Greensborough.Hubert Edward (Ted) Carse fought against the Japanese in Singapore during World War 2.Half page, typedcarse family, operation rimau, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Insignia: State of Victoria, 06/06/1910
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Illustrated information sheets on the State Insignia of Victoria. Contents: Armorial ensign, The State flag, Floral emblem, Faunal emblem I (helmeted honey eater), Faunal emblem 2 (Leadbeaters possum).An official description of each of the insignia of the state of Victoria.5 x A3 sheets in blue A4 folder.victoria, insignia, state emblems -
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Genealogical Document, Descendants of Henry Head, 1852o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...List of the descendants of Henry Head, including members of the Stock and McDowell families.3 pages of texthead family, stock, mcdowell, black family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Robert William Whatmough's Apple Tree Chest, 1880_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A brief history of Robert Whatmough's apple tree chest as inscribed on paper and attached to inside lid of chest.This chest was made from the trunk of an apple tree washed down the Plenty River to Greensborough in 1878. 1 page of text with line drawingwhatmough, apple tree chest -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, History of Batman's Apple Tree, 1835o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This is a timeline of the Apple Tree's history from c1835 to 1966. Information is taken from various printed sources.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.2 typed pages, 2 copies.apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, batman apple tree -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Batman Tree: a brief history, 1835o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A compilation of information on the Batman Apple Tree collected and written by Noel Withers.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.5 pages of text and illustrations.batmans apple tree, noel withers, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A notable apple tree, 09/04/1910
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This article, first published in 1910, reports on the 'old' tree planted near Greensborough.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.3 pages of text and illustration. First published in "Leader' newspaper Melbourne 1910.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Batman Tree 1841, 15/03/1841c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Brief history of the early life of the Batman Apple Tree in Greensborough. Compiled in 2011.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.One page of text and illustration.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A community portrait: lifetimes in the City of Whittlesea, 2001_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A collection of oral histories and recollections of life in the City of Whittlesea from the mid 20th century to 2000.Local oral history159 pages, black and white illustrations. Burgundy cover with photo collage..whittlesea, oral histories, robert pascoe, city of whittlesea -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, E.H.(Mick) Evans: VX10125, 1939o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This story was written by June Hall, daughter of Mick Evans, information taken from tapes recorded before his death.First published on GHS website.2 typed pagesmick evans, june hall, tobruk, world war 2 -
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Bottle opener, Metal bottle opener or can opener, 1952c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Multi-purpose opener in common use in the mid 20th century. Functions include corkscrew, can-opener and bottle opener.Metal with corkscrew, bottle opener and can opener."Buckle proof blue blade" and "Made by Henry Squire and Sons" etched into handle.bottle opener, can opener, corkscrew, henry squire and sons -
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Book, Briar Hill School Golden Jubilee, 1927-1977
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This 'magazine' was published to commemorate the 50th anniversary (Jubilee) of Briar Hill Primary School. It includes stories written by students in 1977 and reminiscences of past students.A snapshot of the first 50 years of Briar Hill Primary School. 144 pages, black and white photos and hand drawn images.briar hill primary school, golden jubilee -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of Documents, Greensborough Park: Land Title Histories and Associated Instruments, 1872-1976
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Land title documents trace the ownership of what is now known as Greensborough Park from 1872 to 1976.This property was owned at various times by well known Greensborough identities. The documents show the change from private ownership to public ownership of the site.Folder of copies of land title documents. 20 pages. Includes CD of electronic copies.greensborough park, banyule city council, shire of heidelberg, shire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of Documents, Partington land: Land Title Histories and Associated Instruments, 1826o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Land title documents trace the ownership of land owned by the Partington family of Greensborough.The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers and have lived in the area since the 1840s.Folder of copies of land title documents. 36 pages. partington, plenty river, banyule city council, shire of heidelberg, shire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, History of Plenty River Children's Cemetery; by Anne Paul, 1848-1860
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860.The significance lies in the association with two of the pioneer families of the Greensborough district. Descendants of both families still live in the area.2 printed pages of text, one page map (item 848).pioneer childrens cemetery, plenty river, partington, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Relatively simple, or, a Tale of two brothers, my ancestors: by Brian Poulter, 1881o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This oral history tells the story of two brothers, Giles John Poulter and William Haylock Poulter. It relates the story of their marriages to Mary Dalrymple and Mary Alice Dalrymple.Shows some of the relationships within the Poulter family.One page of text.poulter, dalrymple, giles john poulter, william haylock poulter, brian poulter -
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Article, Bundoora: by Faye Fort, 1945o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...In this article, Faye Fort relates a variety of information on families from the Bundoora area.Oral history of the Bundoora area.One typed page.harold fraser, doug clements, bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Small house in Hailes Street by Faye Fort, 1902o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Faye Fort relates some of the families who lived in this house in Hailes Street Greensborough and describes its demise to make way for a carpark and shops.An oral history of one house in Greensborough.One types page of text.hailes street greensborough, faye fort -
Greensborough Historical Society
Planning Document, Banyule Indigenous Australians Commitment Plan (2012-2016) and 2012-13 Action Plan, 2012-2016
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contains a short history of the Wurundjeri willam, traditional owners of Banyule. Outlines the Banyule Council's Statement of Commitment to Indigenous members of the community.This document contains both historical information and a plan for moving forward in identifying and promoting the culture and heritage of the Wurundjeri willam in Banyule.banyule city council, wurundjeri willam, indigenous heritage in banyule